Meta-Learning Functionality in eLearning Systems

Abstract

Current eLearning systems require that learners take responsibility for building and maintaining motivation and choosing and optimizing their learning strategies. These functions were formerly provided by teachers in traditional learning scenarios. In self-directed learning scenarios learners need to plan, structure, control, optimize, evaluate and assess their learning process and their learning success. Tools for supporting control and evaluation of the learning process must be incorporated into innovative learning systems. On top of organizing the learning process new strategies for self-driven learning must be acquired (meta-learning). The paper discusses these issues against the background of cognitivist and constructivist learning theory and defines new requirements for a learning system architecture which must be met by future eLearning systems.

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